My New Favorite Bike?! Triumph Scrambler XE

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2 жыл бұрын

I may have rode my new favorite bike this week! The Triumph Scrambler XE stole my ever loving heart and now I don’t know what to do!
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Currently Riding:
2020 Triumph Bonneville T120 Black
- Vance & Hines Slip-On Exhaust
- Fox Performance Rear Suspension
- Triumph Engine Guards
- Rocket 3 Bar-End Mirrors
- Grab Rack, Skid Plate, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Short Fly Screen
2019 Triumph Tiger XRX
-Heated Grips
-Power Windshield
-Semi-Active Suspension
-Cruise Control
-Upper and Lower Engine Guards
-Ponyo
2022 Honda Monkey
-Has its own theme song
Previously Owned:
2022 Moto Guzzi V85tt
-Comfy boi
2022 Triumph Street Triple R
-Fast boi.
2022 Triumph Rocket 3 GT Triple Black Edition
- A Whole Lotta Chibatta.
2018 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic
- Wasn't for us. Brap.
2019 Honda Shadow Aero ABS
- Basically a Honda Odyssey, Motorcycle Edition
2020 Honda CB300R
-Still our pick for best beginner bike.

Пікірлер: 66

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, guys; is this “the one” that’ll replace Bonnie?? Let me know what you think down below, and if a tall dual-purpose bike like this could be a new main/daily!

@russellgarcia8024 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my Scrambler XE videos. Super fun capable bike!

@idozen13 Жыл бұрын

I just traded my 2017 T120 Black for a 2022 Scrambler XE last night and I couldn’t be happier with the switch! It’s lighter and surprisingly flickable. Even in bone STOCK form it’s phenomenal! ❤ love at first ride for me.

@OneDownGeneUp Жыл бұрын

Nice! It’s an awesome bike. Thanks for watching, Ian!

@davidclarkson6328 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see a review of my favorite bike, and in my home town! I bought my Blue XE in 2020 from Triumph Cleveland and rode it home on a chilly fall day. Two hours on 71 isn't a great first ride for a naked bike, but I knew right away I'd make a great choice! I'm a big fan of "Neo-retro" bikes in general, and I think the Scrambler 1200 line is the best of bunch from any manufacturer. I'm a road rider, but I've taken my Scrambler several times to dirt and gravel roads in Hocking Hills and had a blast. And I think it's really well set up as it comes from the factory, too...I just added a side bag, center stand, and exhaust mods (which really the bike doesn't need, it sounds great off the dealer floor). And props for braving the cold!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a keeper!!! 🌟

@modshiftmotion 2 жыл бұрын

It's a badass bike. I've ridden it for a quick ride in the city and I love it.

@billemond6695 2 жыл бұрын

I like your upbeat review of the Scrambler... I love my Bonny but could be very happy with a Scrambler too. Great seeing you out riding, let's hope for a great year of riding in 2022.

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Bill! It’s a tough competitor for sure!

@MrTraewilliams 2 жыл бұрын

Love the color of that bike

@zurnie 2 жыл бұрын

The last run I took out in the Black Hills before winter slammed us with ice and snow I had pulled up to a red light. There was a rider in the lane next to me on the Scrambler in the two tone green color. I looked at the bike then realized he was looking at my V85 TT. He gave me a thumbs up and I returned it to him. A Triumph and a Moto Guzzi meet at a stop light... Sounds like a bar joke. lol

@JunkyardDadski 2 жыл бұрын

Great real-time reactions for a first ride! The dread of the fish tail on salt! Thanks for sharing!

@JunkyardDadski 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, easily a daily riding bike - just dress warmer!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The fish tail was definitely more scary than it looked in the video 🤣

@jd9308 2 жыл бұрын

I have never ridden a Scrambler, but I definitely do like its look! It looks comfortable on paved roads and I'm sure it probably would love the dirt ones just as well. Guess you'd have to be kind of careful on dirt, by seeing how that rear tire kicked around when you were making that turn. That gets one's attention really quick! Great video and loved hearing your impressions on the bike. Ride and stay safe and warm :) up there in Ohio!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, JD! It was an absolute blast to rip around on!

@ScramblerTales 2 жыл бұрын

Best bike i have ever had. I ride it now for 4 year more than 50.000 km on it now. Get it off road and you have even more fun. Ride save.🏁

@wayne_smallville83 Жыл бұрын

Nice bike girls.... awesome ! Enjoy your day have fun 👍👍

@bikerbrinrac 2 жыл бұрын

Cool looking bike 🏍️😎👍 great you got the neck gator this time. Geez scary going motorcross rnd the corner 😦 Lots of torque on that bike when you want it. I think that little baby windshield is probably more for look that anything else. Great water views over the bridge. Nice exhaust pipes and sound. Might be time for an upgrade 😉 he he.

@williambreeze2659 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, William!

@phantomspacecop4462 2 жыл бұрын

Argh, I'm about to throw the battery in my bike and go for a winter ride while the roads don't suck, can't take it anymoooore lol. Thanks for all the bike shenanigans that I can live through vicariously haha. Super excited to try a Triumph out whenever I can hit up a dealership, they seem like really solid (and stylish) bikes.

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

They definitely are!

@The1KovacsAttila1 2 жыл бұрын

Wellcome to the happy owner's club of the 1200 Scramblers! This bike is trully amazing! I love it to the last bolt!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Attila! It’s a top 5 for me as well!

@thepunisher8078 2 жыл бұрын

new sub! nice bike i just bought a 2022 baja scrambler 1200 XE

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a blast!!

@stephgoes4aride 2 жыл бұрын

i was torn between a harley or a triumph for my first bike and the scrambler was definitely high on my list. ended up with a harley because the timing and price was right for my situation (and i loved it, of course) - but i'd def love to add one of these or a bonnie to my garage one day! thanks for the insight!

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Steph, thanks for watching and weighing in! I can’t recommend the Bonnie enough for “cruiser” duty, whether around town or crushing state lines!

@danielcrease8576 2 жыл бұрын

Finally that guy Quin gets a name drop. Beautiful bike btw

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Idk he seems to change his name often 🤷‍♀️ Danny Quinine Quin Quin

@lifeofascrambler 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, a lot of people get hung up about the heat from the exhaust but I’m in Australia (Very hot in summer) and it’s fine! I love the power and the bike is super capable both on/off-road. Do you reckon you’ll make the upgrade? 😂

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Who can say?? I guess time will tell! 😆

@whskywolf 2 жыл бұрын

That nice bike, I think be nice bike to have if you had to worry about a lot of rural country gravel roads and going bit off the pavement for camping.

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

It would be fantastic for that!!

@jimsaddler942 2 жыл бұрын

"If there's a bike that would make me trade in old Bonne, it would be this one." Nooooooooo! Bite your tongue! 😄

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@scottstewart5784 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. One question - you spent a lot of time at 45 MPH in 3rd gear at 4K RPMs. There's gobs of get out of trouble torks down low, so I wonder why you didn't "cruise" in 4th at the same speed but a lower RPM? Personal preference? Habit?

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, thanks for watching. I use engine braking a great deal, and I find a bit higher rpm works better for that. Ultimately, I ride any engine where it feels like there’s a sweet spot! I’m usually listening/feeling more than looking, if that makes sense.

@scottstewart5784 2 жыл бұрын

@@OneDownGeneUp It does, thanks. I guess it's down to a different sweet spot for each person/bike combo.

@FatherBobber 2 жыл бұрын

GINA. No parking in front of the air pump!

@thadc5937 2 жыл бұрын

I want this bike so bad

@tranceending5914 2 жыл бұрын

Front forks are Showa, not Ohlins (unfortunately!) Rears are Ohlins.

@HONMONSTER 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!

@NicePantsLance 2 жыл бұрын

Geeze I'm almost convinced to trade in my Speed Twin! Lol

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Lance! I don’t know…Speed Twins are super fun too!

@SloMoto85 2 жыл бұрын

you don't trade in Speed Twins, you just buy more bikes!

@FrensTimmerpens 2 жыл бұрын

Here in NL they get 1 Scram XE on stock……..NOVEMBER! It’s a sign…..keep my HD Road King Special……lol!!,(btw,…you can’t lost traction because of traction control and so on…)

@brianheffernan8982 2 жыл бұрын

Even though I'm a Harley guy, I really like the Triumph. Have a great week Gene.

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Might as well get both, right?? :) Thanks for watching, and have a good one!

@AArcher10 2 жыл бұрын

Love the looks of this bike, but I've heard the seat height is pretty tall. I've only really seen reviews from people over 6' which doesn't help me much.. How tall are you?

@lawdayl 2 жыл бұрын

Try the xc, lower seat height and still awesome on dirt but better on road. Had my suspension revalved and stronger springs up front. Best bike I've ever owned.

@VanBlamm 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh I want one so bad

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both! 😭

@randydodd9587 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re a fan of the Triumph Scrambler, read Forgotten Road by Randall Arthur. The whole last half of the book highlights the Scrambler with numerous on-road adventures. The book is a work of fiction, but supposedly the adventures in the book are all based on Arthur’s real-life experiences. Randall Arthur is the author of the bestselling novel Wisdom Hunter. On a side note, Forgotten Road is a faith-based novel.

@OneDownGeneUp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation, Randy! I’m gonna need more reading material on some of the long trips I have planned this year.